The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) celebrated the 2024 Water Resources Awards winners on September 12th. The 41st Awards Gala recognizes leadership, innovation, and excellence in the science and management of water resources within the Delaware Basin.
The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRADRB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting science-based water management and ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of the Delaware River Basin.
Samuel S. Baxter Memorial Award: Steve Tambini
Lifetime Achievement Award: Jan Bowers
Dr. Ruth Patrick Excellence in Education Award: Pocono Environmental Education Center
Young Leaders Awards: Alex Cupo, Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia
WRA Achievement Award: City of Wilmington, for their 15th and Walnut Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Separation & Green Infrastructure Project
Innovation and Collaboration Award – Business and Industry: Hope Works for their work, in partnership with New Jersey American Water,, to connect watershed residents in Camden and Philadelphia with the job skills, technical skills, and added support needed to be successful in the water sector and beyond
Innovation and Collaboration Award – Government Agency: The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for their Priority Climate Action Plan
Innovation and Collaboration Award – Research: Villanova University’s Department of Geography and the Environment for their work, led by Stephen T. Goldsmith, PhD, in partnership with Aqua to research local water quality issues and real-world solutions.
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